An Anderson County Sheriff's Office deputy who was a handler in the canine unit has resigned after one of the agency's police dogs in his care was injured.

The Sheriff's Office disclosed the officer's resignation Saturday, but is not disclosing the name of the deputy, who resigned after an internal-affairs investigation was launched into his conduct involving the dog.

Sgt. J.T. Foster, a spokesman for the Sheriff's Office, said the handler and his assigned police dog were doing training Wednesday evening when the dog bit the handler.

The deputy "responded by using corrective measures not in line with general practices," according to a prepared statement from the Sheriff's Office.

The nature of the dog's injuries have not been disclosed, but according to the Sheriff's Office, the dog was "immediately transported to a veterinarian for care." The dog has been treated and released and is now being cared for by a supervisor in the Sheriff's Office's canine unit.

The dog is expected to make a full recovery and can return to service, Foster said.

The deputy was placed on administrative leave when an internal-affairs investigation began, Foster said. The deputy resigned, but the investigation is ongoing.

The Independent Mail has filed a Freedom of Information request for details about the officer's name and personnel file.

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